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Café 2nd Gen

NewOld Montreal
4.7$
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Café 2nd Gen Montreal Restaurant: Menu, Reviews & Reserve (2026)
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Reviews for Café 2nd Gen

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on Google4.8 (100+)
*as of 2026-04-01
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Review Summary

Reviewers describe Café 2nd Gen as a standout for inventive drinks and quality coffee, with highlights including ube matcha, jasmine matcha, tiramisu latte, date tahini latte, and a kafta sandwich, plus Vietnamese coffee with creme brulee toppings. The drinks are praised for being well crafted and not overly sweet, and the menu is noted for ambitious twists and seasonal flavors. The staff are consistently described as friendly and welcoming, contributing to a warm, cozy atmosphere, though the space is relatively small and seating can be hard to come by, so many visits are to go. A few concerns include price for the small cup size and occasional too much ice or sweetness in drinks. Parking around the area is challenging, but the cafe is regarded as a valuable neighborhood spot with high repeat visits and a loyal following.
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Finally had the opportunity to try this new café in downtown, & it did not disappoint. The interior is industrial-inspired, with a few seats & charging spots available. We ordered the classic Vietnamese iced coffee & the hot Matcha 2nd Gen (matcha latte with condensed milk). Both were excellent. The matcha was rich & well-whisked - perfect for those who enjoy a classic matcha taste.

If you want to try their specialty & more trendy combinations (matcha/Vietnamese coffee with foam toppings like ube or tiramisu), you will need to order the iced version instead.

Nov 1, 2025
on Google

I had the Cafe Viet Ube & it was really good honestly. I'm more of a straight double espresso guy but I really enjoyed this unique blend. Will definitely be back to try something else! Also, super friendly owners :)

Oct 29, 2025
on Google

Visited this cafe a few weeks ago with a friend & the girl at the counter was lovely, she offered us a sample of the toppings before we ordered. The matcha was delicious & the place was very nice. Will revisit again soon!

Oct 26, 2025
on Google

J'ai pris le ube matcha & mon copain a pris le café vietnamien avec un topping de crème brulé. Les deux boissons étaient excellentes! Le service était aussi 10/10 & super rapide.

Oct 11, 2025
on Google
5.0

Beau café ! J'adorais leur pop up store à Brossard & j'avais hâte de voir enfin leur café. Il est plus petit que je pensais, mais c'est à air ouverte durant l'été & l'automne donc c'est super bien ! J'adore leurs diversités & fusions de boissons. 🥰 J'y retournerai ! Ils vendent également des desserts.

Oct 6, 2025
on Google

I loved everything about this café! Their ube matcha is to die for. The first time I went, they made it a bit too sweet for my liking but the second time they adjusted the sugar level accordingly so it was perfect. The location is great & the interior design is really pretty. I definitely recommend.

Sep 21, 2025
on Google

The staff is super welcoming & gives good drink recommendations! We took the creme brûle & tiramisu viet cafe & both were super good! They even gave us pastries which was so appreciated 🥰 Would definitely recommend

Sep 8, 2025
on Google